The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 counselling web option entry process on June 13. This crucial step allows candidates to select and rank their preferred colleges and courses for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programs. The process follows the release of the KCET 2026 verification slip.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, killing 46 and leaving 38 missing. Officials credit years of disaster-preparedness drills for preventing a higher death toll, noting that timely evacuations and education on earthquake response played a crucial role. The quake also injured 688 and displaced over 45,000, damaging thousands of homes.
Empyrean Technology, a Chinese EDA provider, has backed a new chipmaking method using "true-3D" stacking, compatible with Huawei's LogicFolding architecture. This approach, presented as an alternative to Moore's Law, aims to bypass US sanctions on advanced lithography equipment by compressing signal travel time instead of shrinking transistors.
Canada's government has proposed the Safe Social Media Act, which would ban social media for children under 16, requiring age verification and safeguards against harmful content. The bill also targets AI chatbots and mandates better crisis reporting, establishing a new digital safety regulator.
Microsoft has signed a three-year agreement with Indian startup Alt Carbon to purchase nearly 37,000 tons of carbon removal credits using enhanced rock weathering, marking its first such deal in Asia.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, while CEO Sam Altman's other venture, Tools for Humanity (Worldcoin), is reportedly undergoing layoffs amid regulatory and ethical concerns over its iris-scanning identity verification and cryptocurrency plans.
CBSE processed over 1.6 lakh re-evaluation requests from students for Class 12 exams via its verification portal, addressing concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system, despite facing cyber security threats and heavy traffic.
California's slow vote counting process, designed for accuracy and fraud prevention, faces criticism and fraud allegations from Republicans, including Donald Trump, despite experts assuring the system's integrity.
Google Wallet will soon support digital IDs from select EU countries and offer age verification via a partnership with Sparkasse Bank, enhancing online checkout and security.
CBSE successfully thwarted a 3.8 million-packet DoS cyberattack on its verification and re-evaluation portal, processing over 56,000 student requests. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of the Board's digital infrastructure.
CBSE clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to use specific bank accounts for payments on the board's online portal. The portal faced a cyberattack attempt but is functioning smoothly, accepting thousands of applications.
Apple is enforcing Texas's age verification law (SB 2420) for apps distributed in the state, effective tomorrow. New users will need to verify their age, and parental consent will be required for minors downloading apps, updates, or making in-app purchases.
West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana has disbursed Rs 3,000 each to over 28 lakh women via direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, emphasizing verification and eligibility for beneficiaries.
CBSE has opened a portal for Class 12 students to verify scanned answer books and request re-evaluation from June 2-6. Nearly 40,000 students have applied, facing fees and potential cyberattacks.
CBSE's re-evaluation portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts, including a denial-of-service attack, but remained operational. The board reported 1.5 million hits in two minutes and over one lakh unauthorized access attempts, while still processing thousands of student applications.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has drafted a report proposing stricter age verification for social media services to protect children. The report calls for service providers to assess risks and disclose age restrictions and verification methods, rather than implementing a blanket age-based ban like in some other countries.
CBSE has opened an online portal for Class 12 students to apply for verification of scanned answer books and re-evaluation of answers. The facility, available until June 6, requires Aadhaar verification and charges Rs 100 per answer book for verification and Rs 25 per question for re-evaluation.
Malaysia's new Online Safety Act 2025 restricts social media accounts for those under 16, requiring platforms like Facebook and TikTok to implement age verification within six months. While educators support the move to protect youth from harmful content, privacy advocates urge a pause, citing data protection concerns.
CBSE has launched an online portal for students to apply for verification of scanned answer books and re-evaluation of answers. The window is open from June 2 to June 6, with fees applicable for both services. Students must submit all requests in a single application.
Ofcom fines Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000 for failing to implement age verification on its adult websites, violating the UK's Online Safety Act.
West Bengal's BJP government has operationalized its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, establishing a holding centre for illegal foreign nationals in Malda district. The facility currently houses nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, marking the administrative rollout of the state's anti-infiltration strategy.
West Bengal's BJP government has operationalized its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, establishing a holding center in Malda district for illegal foreign nationals. The facility currently houses nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, marking the first step in the state's anti-infiltration drive.
Tether and the Georgian government are partnering to launch GELT, a stablecoin pegged to the Georgian lari, aimed at supporting cross-border commerce and digital payments. The initiative aligns with Georgia's new digital asset regulatory framework.
